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    How to Build Fishing Lures

    Arthur G. MooreBy Arthur G. MooreOctober 17, 2022Updated:October 17, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Building hard plastic fishing lures, like crankbaits, allow crafty anglers to produce a lure that is uniquely theirs. There are many styles of crankbait bodies available from tackle retailers that just need a paint job and hooks in order to get them fishing. Shallow running minnow baits are a popular crankbait for walleyes and bass, and with a few simple steps you can construct one of these efficient lures.

    Difficulty: Moderate

    Things You’ll Need:

    • Unpainted crankbait body Various lure paints Clear-coat sealer Small paint brush Split rings Split ring pliers Treble hooks
    • Unpainted crankbait body
    • Various lure paints
    • Clear-coat sealer
    • Small paint brush
    • Split rings
    • Split ring pliers
    • Treble hooks

    Instructions

    Step 1

    Choose a desired base color for your lure and paint the entire lure that color. Make sure to use paint that is especially designed for lures; it is usually a chip-resistant lacquer paint that dries quickly and results in a high-gloss finish.

    Step 2

    After the base layer has dried, paint a contrasting color on the belly. Usually a bright color is preferred on the belly and a dark color on the back.

    Step 3

    Add dots or stripes on the side of the lure and a pair of eyes on the front. Use a color that contrasts with the base color so these smaller details will stand out on the lure.

    Step 4

    After the paint is dry, add a clear coat layer to the lure. This will protect the paint and keep it intact through many hours of fishing. You might also want to add a UV-protection overcoat, which helps to reflect sunlight under the water, making the lure appear brighter to fish.

    Step 5

    Add a split ring to the eyelets found at the nose, bottom and back of the lure. Use the split ring pliers to open the split ring and slide the opening of the ring into the eyelet. Rotate the split ring until it is inside the eyelet.

    Step 6

    Add the treble hooks to the bottom and rear split rings, using the same technique as you used to put the split rings on the eyelets. At this point, your homemade crankbait is ready to hit the water.

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    Arthur G. Moore is a veteran paddler. He has over 10 years of whitewater kayaking experience in his kitty. When he was young, he used to love kayaking in rapid III and rapid IV but as time went on, he decided to concentrate mainly on covering long distances on a standard touring kayak. He is currently working as a senior editor for Kayak Manual.

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